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The Invisible Architecture of Disinformation in the EU and Cyprus

Published January 19, 2026, 12:18
The Invisible Architecture of Disinformation in the EU and Cyprus

The leak of a video in Cyprus, which caused political upheaval, is being investigated as a possible hybrid attack from a foreign source. This incident fits into a broader European pattern where disinformation is used as a tool of political pressure and destabilization. The EU DisinfoLab report highlights the fragmented approach to disinformation incidents within the EU, leading to incorrect attributions and disorientation. To address this issue, the report introduces the concept of the Information Manipulation Set (IMS), which analyzes the functional structure of disinformation operations beyond the final state actor. The analysis is divided into three levels: tactical (content), technical (tools and infrastructure), and strategic (goals and actors). The report emphasizes that disinformation is an organized effort to erode trust in institutions, polarize society, and weaken European cohesion.